The Angus resident is starting his eighth year as a trustee and his third term as board chair.

“It is my great privilege to serve Catholic education as board chair for another term,” he said in a statement. “This past year has been an exciting one with many challenges and opportunities for our board and I am looking forward to an equally challenging year ahead.”

Hardie, entering her second term as vice-chair, represents wards 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 in Barrie, where she lives. She has been a trustee with the board since November 2010.

“It has been a great honour to serve the board as vice-chair,” Hardie said. “I have learned a great deal over the past year in this exciting role and I am looking forward to moving forward with even greater commitment and confidence.”